Agribusiness Economics
With customizable programs and top-tier resources, our students explore the domestic and international economics of natural resource management.
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If “you are what you eat,” sometimes it’s important to know where the food came from as well as what it is.
The second annual Kickoff to Summer BBQ, set for June 15, is a time for Southern Illinois University Carbondale students and families to gather for food, games and fun.
Karen Stallman is the new director of Continuing Education and Outreach at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
A book by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students that chronicles the aftermath of a 2012 tornado that hit Harrisburg and Ridgway continues to earn accolades.
Several summer exhibits at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s University Museum will highlight important aspects of the University’s history.
Community Cinema: The Revolutionary Optimist Carbondale Public Library, 405 W. Main WSIU and the Carbondale Public Library present "The Revolutionary Optimist," a free film screening of the 20...
San Diego Club Alumni Dinner The San Diego Club of the SIU Alumni Association invites you to attend a dinner at Mangia Italiano. Come out and join fellow alumni and friends for a casual dinner. ...
SIU Day With The Kane County Cougars The Chicagoland Chapter of the SIU Alumni Association invites you to enjoy VIP treatment when you attend SIU Day with the Kane County Cougars. Come join fellow...
Free Public Astronomy Observation hosted by the SIU Carbondale Physics Department on the Neckers rooftop observation deck. Just after sunset, Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury will be grouped tightly togeth...
Make a stepping stone of your own design. Use stained glass as a mosaic on concrete circular tiles. Cost: $20 includes materials. $10 extra per each additional stone. Minimum 2 Maximum 6...
As an undergraduate, Nick Frederking worked as a herbicide-resistant weed investigator. He performed data collection, plant propagation and evaluated plant/seed samples.
Congratulations to SIUC crop science majors receiving scholarships from the Illinois Soybean Association. The five students receiving awards are Elliott Engele (Nashville, IL), Ben Hutchcraft (Ewing, IL), Collin Lynch (Taylorville, IL), Kevin Schabacker (Chana, IL), and Madison Knezwik-Smith (Hamel, IL). The scholarships winners were selected on the basis of exceptional academic ability, leadership and financial need.
Joseph Huebener recently completed an Undergraduate Research Assistantship at the Beef Evaluation Station. Huebener cared for 52 bulls by assisting with data collection, animal care, and feeding.
Amelia Stratman’s love for horses and aspirations of being a veterinarian led her to enroll in the Equine Science program. Her job at the Equine Center enables her to assist with sonograms, breeding and foal care.
Julie Schroeter has demonstrated excellence in her undergraduate research. She will begin working on her Master's of Science degree this fall in Dr. Small's Fish Physiology Lab.
We prepare the next generation of leaders to face challenges and generate opportunities in areas as diverse as land use and resource management, food production and science, animal science, tourism, education, and public policy-making.
With 29 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs, we present a broad view of agriculture, resources, and nutrition. Our facilities include a 2,000-acre working farm and forest system, as well as specialized research centers and production units.
Some of our students spent the winter break exploring the diverse agriculture of Puerto Rico. From farms to forests to salt flats, these students got to see it all!
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Julie Schroeter has demonstrated excellence in her undergraduate research. She will begin working on her Master's of Science degree this fall in Dr. Small's Fish Physiology Lab.
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Joseph Huebener completed an Undergraduate Research Assistantship at the Beef Evaluation Station. He cared for 52 bulls by assisting with data collection, animal care, and feeding.
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Amelia Stratman’s aspirations of being a veterinarian led her to enroll in Equine Science. Her job at the Equine Center has her assisting with sonograms, breeding and foal care.
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As an undergraduate, Nick Frederking worked as a herbicide-resistant weed investigator. He performed data collection, plant propagation and evaluated plant/seed samples.
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Those who want to work with plants from both sides of the soil line and those interested in a broad range of career possibilities find their home here.
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With a national forest nearby, SIU is a natural choice. Our emphasis on practical applications of new research translates into real-world opportunities.
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Our students turn the challenges facing the livestock industries, health and nutrition, and hospitality and tourism into career opportunities.
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Whether your goal is farming to pay the bills, writing the Farm Bill, or trading ag-based commodities on Wall Street, starting here will get you there.
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